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Recent articles about Jake Schumen-usPackers All in on VogelYes, this post reeks of the doldrums of the NFL offseason and not a huge pick-me-up on a Monday but humor me and discuss (please!).
A quick glance at the Green Bay Packers roster shows only one punter, rookie Justin Vogel. Vogel was signed in early May and clearly impressed the team enough that they released incumbent Jake Schum in early June.
Schum was added very late during the preseason last year after the team surprisingly let go of Tim Masthay, who had been with the team for the previous six seasons. After a slow start, Schum ended the season respectably considering that many questioned whether he would be able to handle kicking in the winter Wisconsin cold.
That Vogel was added indicates that the Packers at least wanted competition for the punting duties in 2017. Has that competition been won and is Vogel the team's clear choice this season?
Assuming Vogel hangs onto the job, he'll be the third different holder kicker Mason Crosby has had in the last three seasons. Crosby didn't appear to miss a b12 Jun 2017 07:00:00 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/packers_all_in_on_vogel/s1_7681_24144688
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/packers_all_in_on_vogel/s1_7681_24144688Packers All in on Vogelhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/packers_all_in_on_vogel/s1_7681_24144688http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngGreen Bay Packers Cut Jake SchumThe Green Bay packers have released UB Alumnus Jake Schum. Schum went undrafted in 2013, and spend a couple of seasons bouncing around NFL camps. First with Cleveland, then Tampa, and then nearly winning a job with the New York Jets.
In 2014 Schum got a second tryout out with both the Bucs and the Jets. In 2015 the third time was the charm in Tampa and he won the job.
In his first professional season Schum punted 55 times for a 42.2 yard average. The Bucs brought in Bryan Anger in the off-season and anger slightly out kicked Schum in the 2016 preseason leading to him being cut.
Very late in the Preseason Schum was picked up by Green Bay and won the job. He had a fairly average season but showed really well in the playoffs. That led to the Packers pick up his option heading into the season.01 Jun 2017 13:28:59 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/green_bay_packers_cut_jake_schum/s1_14599_24074047
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/green_bay_packers_cut_jake_schum/s1_14599_24074047Green Bay Packers Cut Jake Schumhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/green_bay_packers_cut_jake_schum/s1_14599_24074047http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngBulls during NFL / CFL Jake SchumOver the next week or two, before we start ramping up our 2017 football coverage, Bull Run is going to be taking a look at all the Bulls who are in an NFL or CFL camp. Some of these players are proven assets and others are long shot tryout players.
Previously we have talked about Mason Schreck, Roubbens Joseph, Jordan Johnson, Kristjan Sokoli, Branden Oliver, Steven Means, and John Kling. Today were talking Jake Scum. Few players hove shown the persistence of Jake Schum.
Schum came to Buffalo as a transfer in 2010. In two years as UB’s punter he had 119 career punts for 38.7 average, while landing 24 inside the 20-yard line.
After going undrafted in 2013, Schum bounced around NFL camps. First with Cleveland, then Tampa, and then nearly winning the job with the New York Jets.
In 2014 he got a second tryout out with both the Bucs and the Jets once again. In 2015 the third time was the charm in Tampa and he won the job.
In his first professional season Schum punted 55 times for a 42.2 yard average. The Buc13 May 2017 02:40:23 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/bulls_during_nfl_cfl_jake_schum/s1_14599_23945248
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/bulls_during_nfl_cfl_jake_schum/s1_14599_23945248Bulls during NFL / CFL Jake Schumhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/bulls_during_nfl_cfl_jake_schum/s1_14599_23945248http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngPackers preseason stock watch: Jared Abbrederis closes strong, Jake Schum impresses in debutThe Packers seem to have their punter, but do they have room for seven wide receivers? Though the preseason games represent just one part of the evaluation process, they provide the biggest and best stage for those working towards a bigger role or even just a roster spot. The competition for jobs creates a game-like atmosphere, and teams can test the mettle of unproven players.
With the preseason now complete, the Green Bay Packers have to make some difficult professional (and in many cases, personal) decisions regarding their roster. The team employs 75 players as of Thursday. It must trim that number to 53 by Sept. 3. Inevitably, the Packers will part with some good players as the result of this numbers game.
While the preseason finale can only affect Green Bay's decision making so much, some players appears to help their cause.
Stock up
Jared Abbrederis
Jared Abbrederis may create the most debate among the Packers' decision makers. In a vacuum, the third-year wideout has performed 02 Sep 2016 10:00:12 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/packers_preseason_stock_watch_jared_abbrederis_closes_strong_jake_schum_impresses_in_debut/s1_14047_21711724
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/packers_preseason_stock_watch_jared_abbrederis_closes_strong_jake_schum_impresses_in_debut/s1_14047_21711724Packers preseason stock watch: Jared Abbrederis closes strong, Jake Schum impresses in debuthttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/packers_preseason_stock_watch_jared_abbrederis_closes_strong_jake_schum_impresses_in_debut/s1_14047_21711724http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngBuffalo Bulls In The NFL Steven Means, Jake Schum, and Matt WeiserOn the eve of Buffalo's 2016 college season the NFL preseaon was winging down and several Bulls were trying to stake a claim to an NFL 53 man roster.
Two UB Alumni saw no action because their jobs were sage. Khalil Mack and James Starks
Steven Means: Means all but assured he will be the Eagles fourth defensive end. He spent a lot of the first half in theJets backfield. Late in the first this led to Christian Hackenberg being forced into a grounding penelty.
Late in the second means sacked Hackenberg and then forced an incompletion several plays later.
Steven Means continues preseason dominance for Eagles vs. Jets | Eagles WireMeans has dominated offensive linemen throughout the preseason. He has registered three sacks in the preseason but has multiple quarterback pressures. Primarily working at right defensive end, Means has been able to get a very quick jump on the ball and attack tackles instantly off the snap.
"I can look in the mirror and smile at myself and say I left it 02 Sep 2016 02:42:42 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/buffalo_bulls_in_the_nfl_steven_means_jake_schum_and_matt_weiser/s1_14599_21709696
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/buffalo_bulls_in_the_nfl_steven_means_jake_schum_and_matt_weiser/s1_14599_21709696Buffalo Bulls In The NFL Steven Means, Jake Schum, and Matt Weiserhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/buffalo_bulls_in_the_nfl_steven_means_jake_schum_and_matt_weiser/s1_14599_21709696http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngNFL Transactions - Tampa Bay punter, Jake Schum picked up by Green BayWithin hours of being released by Tampa Bay, UB Alumnus Jake Schum was signed by the Green Bay Packers.
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Schum came to Buffalo the year after Green Bay running back James Starks graduated and moved onto the NFL. While punting three years for the Bulls he had 119 career punts for 38.7 average, while landing 24 inside the 20-yard line.
After going undrafted in 2013, Schum bounced around NFL camps. First with Cleveland, then Tampa, and then nearly winning the job with the New York Jets. In 2014 he tried out with the Bucs and the Jets once again.
Then last season he got a tryout with Tampa, yet again, and won the job. He punted 55 times for a 42.2 yard average. The Bucs brought in Bryan Anger in the off-season and anger slightly out kicked schum in the preseason.30 Aug 2016 18:43:33 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/nfl_transactions_tampa_bay_punter_jake_schum_picked_up_by_green_bay/s1_14599_21687370
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/nfl_transactions_tampa_bay_punter_jake_schum_picked_up_by_green_bay/s1_14599_21687370NFL Transactions - Tampa Bay punter, Jake Schum picked up by Green Bayhttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/nfl_transactions_tampa_bay_punter_jake_schum_picked_up_by_green_bay/s1_14599_21687370http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngBuffalo Bulls In The NFL Preseason Jake Schum and James StarksWithin a week NFL teams will have to cut their roster down to 75 players and of the two Bulls in action tonight one of them really needed "a win" while the other was pretty safe.
The alumnus needing a win was Jake Schum. He and Bryan Anger are competing or the punting job in Tampa Bay. Anger was a pretty highly drafted punter several years back and the Bucks brought him in during the offseason for 1.75 million dollars ( about 1.3 million more than Schum makes).
So far this preseason it's been pretty tight. The first game was a push then, in week two, Anger looked a bit better.
This week, just in time for the cut down to 75, Schum played the stronger game.
Tampa Bay at Cleveland
(3:12 - 2nd) (Punt formation) B.Anger punts 51 yards to CLV 27, Center-A.DePaola. C.Coleman pushed ob at CLV 37 for 10 yards (M.Awe)
(0:47 - 2nd) (Punt formation) J.Schum punts 39 yards to CLV 15, Center-A.DePaola. C.Coleman to CLV 15 for no gain (R.Shepard)
(9:32 - 3rd) (Punt formation) B.Anger punts 27 Aug 2016 02:02:52 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/buffalo_bulls_in_the_nfl_preseason_jake_schum_and_james_starks/s1_14599_21660976
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/buffalo_bulls_in_the_nfl_preseason_jake_schum_and_james_starks/s1_14599_21660976Buffalo Bulls In The NFL Preseason Jake Schum and James Starkshttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/buffalo_bulls_in_the_nfl_preseason_jake_schum_and_james_starks/s1_14599_21660976http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngBuffalo Bulls In The NFL Preseason: How Did Jake Schum Do?Jake Schum came into tonights game as the guy who had an inside track to the 53 man roster as Tampa Bay's punter. He and Bryan Anger traded punts tonight, each punting twice. On the evening Anger was slightly better than Schum.
The big difference was a 49 yard bomb that Anger punted from his own 31 yard line.
Tampa Bay Punters vs Jacksonville
4th and 12 at TB 46 - B.Anger punts 44 yards to JAX 10, Center-A.DePaola, fair catch by R.Greene 4th and 12 at TB 24 - J.Schum punts 41 yards to JAX 35, Center-A.DePaola. B.Walters to JAX 37 for 2 yards 4th and 8 at TB 31 - B.Anger punts 49 yards to JAX 20, Center-A.DePaola. B.Walters to JAX 22 for 2 yards 4th and 26 at TB 21 - J.Schum punts 41 yards to JAX 38, Center-A.DePaola. S.Wynn ran ob at JAX 39 for 1 yard
Schum has had several closely contested camps in his career. He was outplaying Ryan Quigley but the Jets opted to keep the punter they had on the roster. This time it's Schum hoping to hold the job against tough competition. Given 21 Aug 2016 11:00:06 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/buffalo_bulls_in_the_nfl_preseason_how_did_jake_schum_do/s1_14599_21616822
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/buffalo_bulls_in_the_nfl_preseason_how_did_jake_schum_do/s1_14599_21616822Buffalo Bulls In The NFL Preseason: How Did Jake Schum Do?http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/buffalo_bulls_in_the_nfl_preseason_how_did_jake_schum_do/s1_14599_21616822http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngBuffalo Bulls In The NFL UpdatesSteven Means - Philadelphia Eagles
Goal Going In - Show his prowess as an edge rusher
Why Steven Means should make the Eagles' 53-man roster over Marcus Smith. pic.twitter.com/z5BYrRPscI
— Josh Paunil (@JoshPaunil) August 12, 2016
Means had a strip sack on one play and on another, he pressured the Bucs quarterback into an awful throw while Tampa Bay was pressing for a score.
There is a lot of preseason ball left but Means is probably ahead in the race for the fourth defensive end spot, just over Marcus Smith.
Jake Schum - Tampa Bay
Goal Going In - Show that Bryan Anger is not worth 1.75 million dollars.
I'm not sure Schum has to blow Anger away this preseason. He just has to show that he's as good as Anger and then let economics do the rest. Schum's cap hit is $525,000 while Angers is $1,750,000.
Last night Anger may have had a slightly better game on paper but in reality it was a very tight game.
Schum punts 39 yards to PHI 27, Center-A.DePaola, fair catch by K.Barner
Anger 12 Aug 2016 19:31:57 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/buffalo_bulls_in_the_nfl_updates/s1_14599_21544564
http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/buffalo_bulls_in_the_nfl_updates/s1_14599_21544564Buffalo Bulls In The NFL Updateshttp://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/buffalo_bulls_in_the_nfl_updates/s1_14599_21544564http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.pngPredicting new Tampa Bay Buccaneers starters in 2016After finishing the 2015 NFL season with a 6-10 record and coming in last in the NFC South, it was clear that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers needed to upgrade their starting lineup at multiple positions. Free agency has provided the team with several new starters, and the upcoming draft should bring in a few more impact players. Let’s take a deeper look at what new faces we’ll likely see on the field for Tampa Bay next season.
Guard
Logan Mankins played well at offensive guard for the Buccaneers last season, but he decided to retire this offseason. His retirement left a gaping hole in the middle of the Buccaneers offensive line. General Manager Jason Licht turned to free agency to fill that hole, adding former Seattle Seahawk J.R. Sweezy. Sweezy isn’t an elite guard, but he’s a solid player and shouldn’t face much competition for the starting spot. None of Tampa Bay’s backup guards are a threat to steal the job, so at most Sweezy could be forced to hold off a late-round draft pick.
Right Tackle
Gosder Cherilus 26 Mar 2016 16:12:02 -0400http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/predicting_new_tampa_bay_buccaneers_starters_in_2016/s1_7899_20559631
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